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Membership
WHAT YOUR MEMBERSHIP DOES
Friends of Fine Arts and Communication members’ financial contributions fund a variety of projects for the College.
- The Dr. Lesley Jones and Maude Ogle Scholarships are presented to two outstanding students in the College. These $1,000 scholarships are recognition of academic achievement and service to the College. The runners-up all receive $500 scholarships. The Jones and Ogle scholarships honor two long-time Friends leaders.
- Six $800 awards to faculty nominated for the President’s Excellence awards. Two awards are made to College faculty in each of the following areas: Teaching, Service, and Scholarly/Creative.
- The J. Ralph Harrell Award is presented to outstanding seniors in each of the College’s departments. The award is named for the former Dean of the College, who initiated the Friends organization.
- The Bob and Sunny Sappington Student Travel Award provides funds for students who need assistance to travel to competitions, seminars and workshops, and performances related to their course of student. This award honors the first president of the organization.
- Other targeted projects that directly support students and faculty in the College on an as needed basis.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
As a member of the Friends of Fine Arts and Communication, you receive many benefits:
- Free or discounted tickets to University Fine Arts events ;
- A monthly calendar listing of all College of Fine Arts and Communication events;
- A bi-weekly email event reminder;
- Invitations to special Friends and College events, including the Donor Appreciation event;
- Your name listed in programs for arts events;
- Campus parking tag allowing for reserved parking for designated arts events; and
- A special “members-only” newsletter that will be mailed bi-annually.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
The base membership begins at $50. There is a special seniors rate of $25. Season tickets awarded at the Silver Century level and above are good for all College events—music, theatre, dance and art.
- Diamond Century Club—$1,000 and up—8 season tickets
- Golden Century Club—$500 to $999—4 season tickets
- Silver Century Club—$250 to $499—2 season tickets
- Century Club—$100 to $249—$4 off ticket price
- Friend—$50 to $99—$2 off ticket price
- Seniors (65+)—$25—$2 off ticket price
- Student—$10—$2 off ticket price
Any contribution in excess of $50 may be designated to a specific department or to the Dean’s Excellence Fund. If you make a designation to a particular department, you may qualify for membership in department specific Friends organizations. The basic membership fee is used for the purposes outlined above, including scholarships, student awards and faculty awards.
Endowed Memberships
A new category is available for those who would like to become a member in perpetuity. An endowed membership is payable over 3 years. The endowment amount will provide income equal to that of an annual membership. The endowment gift will be deposited into the Friends of Fine Arts and Communication Endowment Fund and the Board of Directors utilize interest income from this endowment for activities of the Friends. The benefits of membership will remain the same as the annual gift amount. Additionally, endowed membership will be listed in perpetuity as a Friends of Fine Arts and Communication member in all event programs, as well as permanent recognition in the Dean’s Office.
Endowed Membership Level Endowment Amount
Diamond Century $20,000
Golden Century $10,000
Silver Century $5,000
Century Club $2,000
Friend $1,000
